Thinking of the poor bastards freezing to death in the southern hemisphere

Lazy Tuscan days continue. I write this listening to a robust debate on AJ about whether, now that gay marriage is legal in the US, polygamy should be legalised. There is always the next level to debate is there not??

Yesterday I rode my wall. The ride has been reduced to 2.5 giros in deference to the amount of sweat produced which is a hazard directly related to how well you can hang on to the handlebars. I read in my lovely garden, I wandered around a bit and I tried to do a (very small) bit of Italian study before returning to school. Read uneventful day but nice, relaxed and enjoying Lucca. Yesterday marked only 3 weeks left in this city that epitomises everything wonderful about Tuscany. My evenings are dedicated to ‘Suits’ at the moment, with the sounds of a brass band marching around the city in the background.

Today I spent a good portion of the morning shopping for various essentials. I heard music coming from the Summer Festival site so wandered over there and lo and behold there was Elton John testing the sound system. He was a long way away but I was awe struck nonetheless. The town is totally bopping today and I’m going to have to take myself out tonight to listen to a bit of Elton. They were lighting oil lamps all around San Michele, there are people everywhere and a very festive air about the place. I wandered the streets a bit today. Came across an ambulance attending a woman of my vintage who had fallen over which put the wind up me but on I walked with resolution. I had an urge to buy something but didn’t because I just couldn’t make up my mind!

I’m starting to realise how hard it will be to leave this lovely city.